Privacy & Cybersecurity Counsel for Healthcare Tech

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Sydney

On-site

AUD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

St Vincent’s Health Australia is seeking an experienced lawyer to provide strategic and operational legal advice on privacy, cyber security, data protection and information governance within a healthcare context. You will draft and negotiate technology contracts, support AI and cloud initiatives, and guide regulatory reporting and incident response.

The role requires NSW/Victoria practising certificates, post-qualification experience in privacy and data protection, and the ability to translate

Qualifications

Qualified lawyer with a tertiary law degree and admission to the NSW or Victorian bar or solicitor practising certificate.
Post‑qualification experience in privacy, data protection, cyber security, data breaches or information governance.
Experience with regulatory compliance in highly regulated sectors (healthcare preferred).
Ability to provide timely, practical advice at strategic and operational levels.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills in technology, privacy and data‑sharing provisions.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication; able to explain complex matters to non‑legal audiences.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational legal advice on privacy, cyber security and data protection.
Advise on collection, use, storage, sharing and retention of personal information and health data.
Support incident responses, privacy complaints and data breaches; assist with regulatory notifications.
Draft, review and negotiate privacy, data security and technology contracts.
Collaborate with procurement and technology teams on IT agreements and data‑sharing.
Monitor regulatory developments and translate into practical guidance.